Sacramento is centrally located near several major California correctional facilities. Ione, Stockton, and the High Desert region all have consistent travel nursing demand.
Quick Answer
Travel nurses near Sacramento can work at 3 correctional facility clusters within 155 miles. Pay ranges from $3,100 to $3,400 per week.
| Facility | City | Drive | Avg Pay | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mule Creek State Prison | Ione | 50 min | $3,100/wk | RN, LVN, CNA |
California Health Care Facility (CHCF) | Stockton | 55 min | $3,300/wk | RN, LVN, CNA |
High Desert State Prison / California Correctional Center | Susanville | 2 hr 30 min | $3,400/wk | RN, LVN |
Detailed info on pay, duties, housing, and what to expect at each facility.
Safer staffing ratios
Correctional facilities follow structured nurse-to-patient ratios, unlike many hospital settings.
Predictable schedules
12-hour shifts, 3 days per week. Minimal mandatory overtime compared to acute care.
Premium pay packages
Correctional assignments frequently pay more than comparable hospital positions.
Long contracts
13-week contracts with frequent extension opportunities. Less frequent relocation.
Varied clinical experience
Correctional nursing covers chronic care, urgent care, psych, and intake screenings.
High job security
Government-operated facilities have consistent staffing demand regardless of economic cycles.
CatSol recruiters specialize in CDCR placements. We handle the background check, credentialing, and onboarding.
CHCF is a specialized medical facility within the CDCR system, designed to provide comprehensive healthcare to inmates requiring intensive medical care. It has some of the highest nursing pay in the California correctional system.
Mule Creek is in Ione, about 40 miles southeast of Sacramento — approximately a 50 minute drive. It consistently has travel RN, LVN, and CNA openings.
Remote facilities like High Desert State Prison in Susanville offer premium pay due to location. The trade-off is lower cost of living and access to outdoor recreation in the Sierra Nevada.
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